"girlness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From girl + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|girl|ness}} girl + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} girlness (uncountable)
  1. (nonstandard) The state or condition of being a girl; femininity, girlhood. Tags: nonstandard, uncountable
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